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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
USCIS Fraud Investigation in East Hollywood Leads to Arrest of Lawful Permanent Resident
East Hollywood resident Young Joo Ko arrested for immigration document fraud following a USCIS investigation in Los Angeles, facing potential deportation.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Presses White House for Approval of 30-Plane Deal
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby proposes a merger with American Airlines to the White House, sparking debate over…
United Airlines Adds Baggage Fees to Basic Fares as States Reshape Travel Rules in 2026
U.S. airlines hike baggage fees and unbundle premium fares in 2026 as California, Florida, and Georgia prepare for…
IRS Says Marijuana Budtenders Could Get Tip Tax Break—but Only After Federal Legalization
New federal tax rules allow $25k in tip deductions, but marijuana budtenders face uncertainty due to the ongoing…
Washington Residents Pay Federal Taxes on Tax Day 2026 as State Income Tax Faces Court
Washington's new 9.9% tax on income over $1M faces a constitutional lawsuit and a 2026 repeal referendum as…
1% Excise Tax Hits Remittance Transfers Under Proposed REG-114499-25 Rules
The IRS issued proposed rules for the 2026 1% remittance tax on cash-funded transfers, targeting physical payments while…
IRS Shares Tax Data with ICE Under Memorandum of Understanding, Undocumented Filings Drop
Federal courts have blocked a 2025 IRS-ICE agreement to share taxpayer data, citing privacy violations and risks to…
53 Million Use Trump Tax Exemptions on Tax Day, Treasury Reports
Treasury reports 53 million filers used 2025 tax law breaks in 2026, with average refunds rising to $3,462…
Tax Refunds Surge as 30 Million Americans Claim Deductions on Schedule 1-A
The 2026 tax season shows average refunds hitting $3,462 as taxpayers claim new deductions for overtime and senior…
U.S. Mission Shifts Visa Processing to Lagos as Nigeria Travel Advisory Prompts Voluntary Departure
The U.S. Mission continues visa services in both Abuja and Lagos as of April 2026, despite heightened security…